Other Recycling Options
SIMPLE RECYCLING SUSPENDED
Due to a State of Michigan Executive Order, please be advised that beginning March 24, 2020 that ALL Simple Recycling collection operations in the state will be temporarily suspended. This will remain in effect until further notice.
The City of East Lansing offers drop-off recycling and provides information to a number of other alternative recycling options offered throughout the community.
| Material | Additional Options | Available for Drop off |
|---|---|---|
| appliances | learn more | |
batteries (all types: alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, mobile phone, etc.) |
learn more | currently unavailable |
| books | learn more | |
| cell phones | learn more | yes |
| CFL bulbs | learn more | currently unavailable |
| clothing & textiles | curbside via Simple Recycling | |
| computers & electronics | learn more | |
| Christmas trees | learn more | yes |
| furniture | learn more | |
| holiday lights | learn more | |
| household goods | curbside via Simple Recycling | |
| household hazardous waste | learn more | |
| junk mail | learn more | yes |
| magazines (glossy) & catalogs | learn more | yes |
| medication | learn more | |
| oil, anti-freeze & car batteries | learn more | |
| Sharps | learn more | |
| shoes | learn more | |
| Stryofoam & packing peanuts | learn more | yes (Styrofoam only) |
| thermometers | learn more |